The PRODUCT Blog - Pure Ingredients for Gorgeous Hair

Kid Tested, Mother Approved

Another appreciative mother has extolled the benefits of LIL PRODUCT, hair pomade for young people!

This time the good news comes from the blog "for those passionate about beauty and fitness" - BeFlossy. Contributor Stephanie writes about both her curly-haired daughter's and her own responses to LIL PRODUCT in her guest review.  Though a bit dubious at first, Stephanie was super pleased with the results, sharing that after using LIL PRODUCT her little girl's hair held its curls, was shinier, and was soft and completely 'crunch-free' - for days after the first application!  And when it was time for a hair brushing she got another pleasant surprise - no tangles!  There are 'before' and 'after' photos in Stephanie's review - but here's an 'after,' apparently taken following a full day at the beach:

With its 100% natural, organic ingredients, LIL PRODUCT really does nourish, style, shine and protect - and we thank Stephanie, her darling daughter and BeFlossy for giving it a whirl! 

Boos & Ghouls

Decorations, costumes, treats - the potential for a sasquatch-sized carbon footprint at Halloween is huge.  But help is no more than a mouse click away ...  here are some of the web standouts with advice on greening your fright fest: 

Planet Green put together a series of articles with ideas for how to shrink your environmental impact this year - and grow your creativity in the process!  Contributor Leslie Billera shares some alternatives to the usual confectionary suspects that don't take the fun (or deliciousness) out of the occasion ...  And Blythe Copeland has some inspired tips for making costumes and decorations, my favorite being the spooky skeleton made of socks whose partners have gone missing.  

Another great source for DIY innovation is Jenn Savedge on MNN.com - she provides instructions for how to construct some fun costumes on the fly, or in a time crunch.  And if the party's at your house this year, she also has fantastic ideas for Halloween games that will keep everyone involved and entertained, as well as help channel some of that treat-induced energy. 

Hope everyone enjoys a spirited and safe Halloween!  

World Famous

           

           It's official - PRODUCT has been introduced to the beautiful blondes of Norway this month! 

Cover Brands of Norway has been working to get PRODUCT into the Norwegian beauty marketplace for a few months now, and they shared these two press mentions with us this week.

Takk, Cover Brands! 

Salon Savvy

Headed to the salon for a new Fall look?  A few simple rules of etiquette and some inside scoop on proper planning can help guarantee a successful salon session and ensure that you maintain a satisfying relationship with your stylist.  Luckily there's a trusted online resource for exclusive tips and unbiased assessments of all things beauty - totalbeauty.com.

Recently, totalbeauty shared an invaluable list of 'hints' - all sourced from well-regarded hair styling professionals - that should help you avoid any obstacles to getting the best results from your salon appointment.  Peruse this list of 14 protocol pointers, and benefit from their pearls of wisdom ...

Lights, Camera, PRODUCT!

If Siobhan Carmody is your makeup artist, you can be sure you're ready for your close-up ...  The creative & talented Ms. Carmody, trained in Britain, brought her skills to Hollywood and is building a successful career working on feature films, commercials and fashion print. 

Makeup for movies is a demanding art, and often means working long hours and holding up gracefully under the pressure for perfection.  That's why it was so exciting to hear that Siobhan absolutely adores PRODUCT, and that it's found a prominent place in her 'bag of tricks'! 

Ms. Carmody contacted us over the summer, expressing her interest in trying PRODUCT pomade.  After using it on a few of her jobs, she got back in touch to let us know what wonderful results she had ... This is what she wrote:

"I love PRODUCT, and the actors I've used it on loved it, too.  On set it works great to settle those crazy flyaways that catch the light.  I can smooth down hair to give a sleek, groomed look, and can also use it to create a textured look for guys.  A little goes a long way, so there's never a fear of buildup - it's great!  Having PRODUCT in my on-set bag and in my main kit, I've gotten so many comments on it - about the very cute packaging, the great smell and the performance.  Thanks for introducing me to my new favorite hair product!"

It doesn't get much more positive than that! 

Natural Wonders

Welcome to the weekend! 

Great news - PRODUCT and LIL PRODUCT recently received another glowing online review!  Ashley, on her blog Blessed Barnharts, wrote about her hair styling experiences with PRODUCT and described how her young son loves using LIL PRODUCT to groom his hair before going to preschool (though his mom actually does most of the styling - he's just happy with the results!).  Many thanks to Ashley for her interest in our all-natural, organic pomades, and for sharing their goodness with her audience.

Also wanted to spread the word that another beautiful documentary series is starting on PBS this Sunday night.  The premiere episode of a 12-hour documentary about the United States National Park system will begin an exploration of the stunning and majestic public places that the US has preserved as part of its national heritage.  It promises to be gorgeous and awe-inspiring - an enriching program that will highlight the natural wonders that exist in our part of the world.  Could be a soothing way to zen out before next work week begins ... 

Say Cheese!

School days are here again:  fresh notebooks and pencils, new schedules and teachers!  It's a tumultuous time of year, full of excitement and expectation - emotions are running high ... 

One thing that always looms large with the start of a new school year is PICTURE DAY.  This is an occasion on which LIL PRODUCT can come in handy.  A small amount of LIL PRODUCT can make a big difference in your child's class photo style.  LIL PRODUCT is wonderful at smoothing unruly strands, separating and beautifying curls, or adding texture to assist with braids.  And LIL PRODUCT is not just for girls - boys can use it too, to create direction or movement and achieve absolute adorability. 

So if you're looking for a styling aid that's simple to use, safe and natural, and designed especially with kids in mind - look no further.  You can trust that LIL PRODUCT is made only from organic ingredients that protect hair from damage and won't irritate your child's delicate scalp.  Get the school year off to a green start!

Not-So-Secret Ingredients

The foundation of PRODUCT's effectiveness is the proven benefits of its ingredients - each one serves a purpose, with nothing superfluous included.  PRODUCT's main component, Shea Butter, for example, is rich in essential fatty acids that protect and revitalize hair (and skin!), is highly emollient, easily absorbed, and non-comedogenic (a fancy technical term that means it's not irritating and won't clog your pores).  Shea butter is our base ingredient because it's such a personal care powerhouse.

Another of our ingredients, Aloe Vera, has an abundance of assets as well.  Though we use a different form of the succulent in PRODUCT's recipe, it turns out that Aloe gel (specifically, stabilized gel from the center of the plant) is incredibly effective for soothing gums and teeth, and also obliterates cavity-causing bacteria.  We included Aloe in PRODUCT because its calming properties pacify stressed strands, but weren't even aware that it's prowess extended to dental care!  We came across this juicy bit of health info in last week's Daily Beauty newsletter, courtesy of New Beauty Magazine. 

Just goes to show there's a natural alternative for just about every synthetic, chemically composed product out there ...

Relax - Don't Do It?

How we wear our hair may seem like a superficial piece of business, but open up a discussion about it and all sorts of issues emerge:  from self-esteem, confidence, relationships, self-image, health, and love, to politics, history, and culture ...  It's incredible the levels of meanings that can be interpreted in a hair style.

In June, I wrote about the Chris Rock documentary 'Good Hair Day,' and the questions and conundrums it highlighted around the way black women feel about their coiffures.  This last week, an article in the New York Times explored the same topic and furthered the conversation about what different hair treatments and choices mean to African-American women.  News flash:  with 275 reader comments, many of them highly personal, it's about way more than fashion!

Listen to the audio excerpts from nine women interviewed (and pictured), and you'll get a taste of how complex the decision between, say, a braid, weave, or afro can be ... 

A Family Affair

We were delighted to hear from Karissa, the eco-passionate author of the blog Prissy Green, that she reviewed PRODUCT at the beginning of this month!

In her review, Karissa described how her significant other, Craig, has taken a liking to PRODUCT pomade for hair.  Specifically, she wrote that it was the "FIRST one that he actually tried, put away, then got back out of the drawer himself and has been using for several weeks."  Love it!

You see, PRODUCT was developed by a man who had been disappointed by every hair styling pomade, gel, wax, paste, etc. that he tried.  And to hear Karissa tell it, Craig had much the same experience - his gel lost its hold in wet weather, other pomades left a mess on his pillow ... Hopefully he's found his styling soul mate with PRODUCT, thanks to his green-blogging sweetie!

So all you men out there, take heart, your hair styling woes could be a thing of the past.  In addition to providing simple, effective styling, PRODUCT is completely free of chemicals and composed entirely of natural ingredients that nourish and moisturize hair, improving its condition and texture. 

And for the ladies, the Prissy Green review also describes how Karissa herself has been using PRODUCT, with lovely results.  She wrote that it works perfectly to smooth the "baby hairs" along her hairline, and emphasized how a little bit of PRODUCT goes a long way - so our 1.5 ounce jar gives a lot of bang for your buck (no pun intended!). 

Our thanks go out to Prissy Green and all its readers who entered the giveaway - Good Luck!